Cost of Living Calculator - Gulf Shores, Alabama vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.0% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $79,545 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
116% more expensive in Chicago
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Gulf Shores, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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