McHenry, Illinois vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 11.4% cheaper than McHenry, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,296 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in McHenry, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than McHenry, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Athens
than in McHenry, Illinois
Mchenry, IL vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Mchenry, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower