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CHICAGO vs. ALABAMA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Alabama, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Alabama, New York is
26.2%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$36,918
in Alabama, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabama, New York is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Alabama
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Alabama, NY
Compared to Chicago, Alabama is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
26.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
50.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.3% higher
Commute
41.9% lower
Health
19.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.8% lower
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