Paducah, Kentucky vs. Salem, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Illinois is 7.8% cheaper than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $46,089 in Salem, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Illinois is cheaper than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Salem
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Salem, IL
Compared to Paducah, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower