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MUSCLE SHOALS vs. CHICAGO
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Muscle Shoals, Alabama vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
29.6%
more expensive
than Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$64,777
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals, AL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Muscle Shoals, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
68.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.0% lower
Commute
72.9% higher
Health
25.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.0% higher
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