What is a pro or con of living in Big Rock, Illinoiscompared to Elkmont, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Big Rock.

What salary do I need to live in Big Rock, Illinois copmared to Elkmont, Alabama?

A salary of $100,000 in Elkmont, Alabama should increase to $115,896 in Big Rock, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELKMONT vs. BIG ROCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Elkmont, Alabama vs. Big Rock, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rock, Illinois is 15.9% more expensive than Elkmont, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $115,896 in Big Rock, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkmont, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Big Rock, Illinois is more expensive than Elkmont, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Big Rock
than in Elkmont, Alabama

Elkmont, AL vs. Big Rock, IL

Compared to Elkmont, Big Rock is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

10.9% higher

Health

25.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

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Elkmont, Alabama vs. Big Rock, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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