Island Lake, Illinois vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 7.7% cheaper than Island Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,134 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Island Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Island Lake, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Island Lake, Illinois
Island Lake, IL vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Island Lake, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower