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CHICAGO vs. SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Salem, Oregon

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

You would need a salary of $71,531 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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Renter

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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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