Kankakee, Illinois vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 30.6% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,312 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Alabaster
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Kankakee, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher