Kankakee, Illinois vs. Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is 12.3% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,165 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Muscle Shoals
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Muscle Shoals, AL
Compared to Kankakee, Muscle Shoals is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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