Carpentersville, Illinois vs. Foley, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Foley, Alabama is 1.5% cheaper than Carpentersville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,986 in Foley, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpentersville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foley, Alabama is cheaper than Carpentersville, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Foley
than in Carpentersville, Illinois
Carpentersville, IL vs. Foley, AL
Compared to Carpentersville, Foley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower