Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Orange Beach, Alabama


The cost of living in Orange Beach, Alabama is 2.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,606 in Orange Beach, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange Beach, Alabama is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Orange Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Orange Beach, AL
Compared to Chicago, Orange Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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