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GULF SHORES vs. CHICAGO
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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
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
11.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.7% lower
Commute
80.1% higher
Health
23.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
8.5% higher
Cost of Food
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