Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Salem, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Illinois is 30.4% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $34,793 in Salem, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Illinois is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Salem
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Salem, IL
Compared to Royal Oak, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower