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


The cost of living in Wheeling, Illinois is 31.0% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,524 in Wheeling, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Wheeling
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Wheeling, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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