Cost of Living Calculator - Forsyth, Illinois vs Athens, Alabama


The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 3.8% cheaper than Forsyth, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,154 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Forsyth, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Forsyth, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Athens
than in Forsyth, Illinois
Forsyth, IL vs Athens, AL
Compared to Forsyth, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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