Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Red Level, Alabama


The cost of living in Red Level, Alabama is 31.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,078 in Red Level, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Level, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Red Level
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Red Level, AL
Compared to Chicago, Red Level is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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