Birmingham, Alabama vs. Clinton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clinton, Illinois is 4.5% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,754 in Clinton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clinton, Illinois is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
17% cheaper in Clinton
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Clinton, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Clinton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher