Cost of Living Calculator - North Chicago, Illinois vs Huntsville, Alabama


The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 15.2% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,437 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Huntsville
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs Huntsville, AL
Compared to North Chicago, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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