Oak Lawn, Illinois vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 26.4% cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,229 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Oak Lawn, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower