Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Lake View, Alabama


The cost of living in Lake View, Alabama is 11.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,484 in Lake View, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake View, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Lake View
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Lake View, AL
Compared to Chicago, Lake View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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