Athens, Alabama vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 25.4% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,703 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoffman Estates, Illinois is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Hoffman Estates
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Hoffman_Estates, IL
Compared to Athens, Hoffman_Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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