Cost of Living Calculator - Palos Park, Illinois vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 37.0% cheaper than Palos Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,516 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Palos Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Palos Park, Illinois
Palos Park, IL vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Palos Park, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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