Cost of Living Calculator - Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 36.1% cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,969 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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