Birmingham, Alabama vs. Palos Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palos Heights, Illinois is 44.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $108,388 in Palos Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palos Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Palos Heights
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Palos Heights, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Palos Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  52.5% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher