Chicago, Illinois vs. Loachapoka, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Loachapoka, Alabama is 19.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,177 in Loachapoka, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Loachapoka, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Loachapoka
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Loachapoka, AL
Compared to Chicago, Loachapoka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher