Highland, Illinois vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 13.5% more expensive than Highland, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,740 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Highland, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Madison
than in Highland, Illinois
Highland, IL vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Highland, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher