Helena, Alabama vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.9% more expensive than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,776 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Helena, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
116% more expensive in Chicago
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Helena, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not 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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  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.6% higher
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