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Cost of Living in Salem, IL

63.8
Very Affordable · National average is 100

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$55,536
Median Income
$729/mo
Median Rent
$95,300
Median Home
7,228
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
58.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
61.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
63.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
54.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
58.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$569
est.
$642
est.
$729$933
est.
$1,064
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

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