Galesburg, Illinois vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 52.8% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,418 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Salem
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Galesburg, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher