Salem, Massachusetts vs. Quincy, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Quincy, Illinois is 39.8% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,120 in Quincy, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Quincy, Illinois is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Quincy
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Quincy, IL
Compared to Salem, Quincy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% lower
      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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower