Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Chelsea, Alabama


The cost of living in Chelsea, Alabama is 37.8% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $103,350 in Chelsea, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelsea, Alabama is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Chelsea
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Chelsea, AL
Compared to Springfield, Chelsea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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