Chicago, Illinois vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 4.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,464 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Salem
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Chicago, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.1% lower
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