Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Chicago Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 16.9% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,456 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Chicago_Heights, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Chicago_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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