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CHICAGO vs. GULF SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Gulf Shores, Alabama

The cost of living in Gulf Shores, Alabama is 5.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $264,097 in Gulf Shores, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gulf Shores, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
53% cheaper in Gulf Shores
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Gulf Shores, AL

Compared to Chicago, Gulf Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

44.5% lower

Health

31.3% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

7.8% lower

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