Cary, Illinois vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 27.6% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,185 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Cary, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
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  Personal
  10.0% lower
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