Salem, Illinois vs. Cordova, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cordova, Alaska is 70.7% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $256,082 in Cordova, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cordova, Alaska is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
330% more expensive in Cordova
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Cordova, AK
Compared to Salem, Cordova is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  456.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.4% higher