Point Clear, Alabama vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.1% cheaper than Point Clear, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $39,926 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Clear, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Point Clear, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chicago
than in Point Clear, Alabama
Point Clear, AL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Point Clear, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher