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CHICAGO vs. SALEM
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Salem, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is
16.4%
more expensive
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$139,672
in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Salem
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Salem, MA
Compared to Chicago, Salem is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
16.4% higher
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11.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
69.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.5% higher
Commute
25.6% lower
Health
0.7% higher
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Personal
2.3% higher
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