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ALABASTER vs. CHICAGO
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Alabaster, Alabama vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
11.4%
more expensive
than Alabaster, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$112,525
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Chicago
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Alabaster, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
26.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.6% lower
Commute
40.8% higher
Health
28.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.1% higher
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