Troy, Alabama vs. Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 12.5% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $60,724 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
135% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Troy, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  75.6% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher