Highland, Illinois vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 10.9% cheaper than Highland, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,791 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Highland, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Highland, Illinois
Highland, IL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Highland, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower