Henry, IL vs Salem, IL

Henry is moderately more affordable than Salem, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Henry scores 61 compared to 65 for Salem, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Salem can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Henry is $674/month compared to $752/month in Salem — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Henry has cheaper rent, Salem actually has lower median home values ($99,800 vs $115,900).

Median household income in Henry is $63,894 compared to $57,083 in Salem (+11.9%). Henry offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Henry spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Salem.

Climate-wise, Salem is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.7°F in Henry. Salem receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.6" in Henry.