Salem, Illinois vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 17.3% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,256 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Muscle Shoals
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Salem, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher