Cost of Living Calculator - Homewood, Alabama vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 11.1% cheaper than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,659 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Homewood, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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