Cost of Living Calculator - Galesburg, Illinois vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 86.6% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,925 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
539% more expensive in Salem
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs Salem, MA
Compared to Galesburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  73.4% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher

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