Cost of Living Calculator - Scottsboro, Alabama vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.1% more expensive than Scottsboro, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $104,339 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Scottsboro, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Chicago
than in Scottsboro, Alabama
Scottsboro, AL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Scottsboro, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  101.3% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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