Cost of Living Calculator - Orange Beach, Alabama vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.1% cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $73,445 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chicago
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange_Beach, AL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Orange_Beach, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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