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


The cost of living in Clayton, Alabama is 32.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,908 in Clayton, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clayton, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Clayton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Clayton, AL
Compared to Chicago, Clayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower

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