Salem, Illinois vs. Bay Minette, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bay Minette, Alabama is 15.7% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,850 in Bay Minette, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay Minette, Alabama is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Bay Minette
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Bay Minette, AL
Compared to Salem, Bay Minette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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