Salem, Missouri vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 35.1% more expensive than Salem, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $27,027 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Salem, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in United States
than in Salem, Missouri
Salem, MO vs. Salem, MO
Compared to Salem, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher