Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Illinois vs Alma, Illinois


The cost of living in Alma, Illinois is 2.5% cheaper than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,728 in Alma, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Illinois is cheaper than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Alma
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs Alma, IL
Compared to Salem, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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