Salem, Massachusetts vs. Tinley Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tinley Park, Illinois is 17.2% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,400 in Tinley Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tinley Park, Illinois is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Tinley Park
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Tinley Park, IL
Compared to Salem, Tinley Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower