Troy, Illinois vs. Alabama, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabama, New York is 14.8% cheaper than Troy, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,589 in Alabama, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabama, New York is cheaper than Troy, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Alabama
than in Troy, Illinois
Troy, IL vs. Alabama, NY
Compared to Troy, Alabama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower