Peoria, Illinois vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 69.1% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $169,147 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Salem
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Peoria, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher