Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Madison, Alabama


The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 39.1% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,343 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Madison
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Madison, AL
Compared to Charleston, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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