Wheaton, Illinois vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 33.5% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $26,608 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Wheaton, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower