Aurora, Illinois vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 15.0% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,480 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Aurora, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower