Charleston, Illinois vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 11.2% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,579 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Troy
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Charleston, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower