Lake in the Hills, Illinois vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 27.4% cheaper than Lake in the Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,176 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake in the Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Lake in the Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Lake In The Hills, IL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Lake In The Hills, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower