Homewood, Alabama vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 9.6% cheaper than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $158,144 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is cheaper than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Homewood, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher