Elkmont, Alabama vs. Fox Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fox Lake, Illinois is 7.9% more expensive than Elkmont, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $107,948 in Fox Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkmont, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fox Lake, Illinois is more expensive than Elkmont, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
116% more expensive in Fox Lake
than in Elkmont, Alabama
Elkmont, AL vs. Fox Lake, IL
Compared to Elkmont, Fox Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher