Ottawa, Illinois vs. Salem, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Utah is 57.4% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,699 in Salem, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Utah is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Salem
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Salem, UT
Compared to Ottawa, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower