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


The cost of living in Opelika, Alabama is 17.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,875 in Opelika, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Opelika, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Opelika
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Opelika, AL
Compared to Chicago, Opelika is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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