Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Illinois vs Decatur, Arkansas


The cost of living in Decatur, Arkansas is 18.8% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,178 in Decatur, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Arkansas is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Decatur
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs Decatur, AR
Compared to Salem, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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