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CHICAGO vs. BIRMINGHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 29.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,678 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Birmingham, AL

Compared to Chicago, Birmingham is:

Homeowner

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29.5% lower

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4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

36.2% lower

Health

38.6% higher

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Personal

11.9% lower

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