Aviston, IL vs Salem, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Salem is 23.2% cheaper than Aviston. With a cost index of 65 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Salem to Aviston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Aviston is $942/month compared to $752/month in Salem — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Salem is more affordable at $99,800 median vs $217,000.

Median household income in Aviston is $111,354 compared to $57,083 in Salem (+95.1%). While Aviston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Aviston spend roughly 10.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Salem.