Birmingham, Alabama vs. Bedford Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford Park, Illinois is 30.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,258 in Bedford Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford Park, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Bedford Park
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Bedford Park, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Bedford Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher