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


The cost of living in Winfield, Alabama is 28.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,818 in Winfield, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winfield, Alabama is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Winfield
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Winfield, AL
Compared to Chicago, Winfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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