Mountain Brook, Alabama vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.8% cheaper than Mountain Brook, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $106,759 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mountain Brook, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mountain Brook, Alabama
Mountain Brook, AL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mountain Brook, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher