Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Salem, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Illinois is 29.2% cheaper than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,131 in Salem, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Illinois is cheaper than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Salem
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Salem, IL
Compared to Lake St. Louis, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% lower
      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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower