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


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 11.8% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,843 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Salem
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Salem, OR
Compared to Elgin, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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