Salem, Illinois vs. Omaha, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska is 27.0% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,508 in Omaha, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Omaha, Nebraska is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Omaha
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Omaha, NE
Compared to Salem, Omaha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower