Tinley Park, Illinois vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 16.7% cheaper than Tinley Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,643 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Tinley Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Athens
than in Tinley Park, Illinois
Tinley Park, IL vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Tinley Park, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower