Cost of Living Calculator - Smiths Station, Alabama vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.6% more expensive than Smiths Station, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $89,701 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Smiths Station, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Smiths Station, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Chicago
than in Smiths Station, Alabama
Smiths Station, AL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Smiths Station, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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