Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Illinois vs Brookline, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 187.4% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $215,559 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1054% more expensive in Brookline
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs Brookline, MA
Compared to Salem, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  187.4% 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
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,183.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  95.4% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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