Pell City, Alabama vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.2% more expensive than Pell City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,624 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pell City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Pell City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Chicago
than in Pell City, Alabama
Pell City, AL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Pell City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher