Salem, Illinois vs. Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tulsa, Oklahoma is 16.5% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,274 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tulsa, Oklahoma is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Tulsa
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Tulsa, OK
Compared to Salem, Tulsa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher