Alachua, Florida vs. Montgomery, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Illinois is 3.8% more expensive than Alachua, Florida.

You would need a salary of $77,860 in Montgomery, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alachua, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Illinois is more expensive than Alachua, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
61% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Alachua, Florida
Alachua, FL vs. Montgomery, IL
Compared to Alachua, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher