Chicago, Illinois vs. Spanish Fort, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spanish Fort, Alabama is 8.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,717 in Spanish Fort, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spanish Fort, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Spanish Fort
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Spanish Fort, AL
Compared to Chicago, Spanish Fort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower