Birmingham, Alabama vs. Lombard, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lombard, Illinois is 39.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,506 in Lombard, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lombard, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Lombard
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Lombard, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Lombard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher