Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Monticello, Illinois


The cost of living in Monticello, Illinois is 12.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,209 in Monticello, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monticello, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Monticello
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Monticello, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Monticello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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