Chicago, Illinois vs. Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bayou La Batre, Alabama is 29.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,212 in Bayou La Batre, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bayou La Batre, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Bayou La Batre
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bayou La Batre, AL
Compared to Chicago, Bayou La Batre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower