Marengo, Illinois vs. Florence, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Alabama is 23.4% cheaper than Marengo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,378 in Florence, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Marengo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Alabama is cheaper than Marengo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Florence
than in Marengo, Illinois
Marengo, IL vs. Florence, AL
Compared to Marengo, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower