Chicago, Illinois vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 22.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,594 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Muscle Shoals
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Chicago, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  34.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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