Barrington, Illinois vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 19.6% more expensive than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,786 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is more expensive than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Mountain Brook
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to Barrington, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower