Western Springs, Illinois vs. Fairhope, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhope, Alabama is 25.7% cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $668,849 in Fairhope, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Western Springs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairhope, Alabama is cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fairhope
than in Western Springs, Illinois
Western Springs, IL vs. Fairhope, AL
Compared to Western Springs, Fairhope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower