Cost of Living Calculator - Troy, Alabama vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 29.0% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,485 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Troy, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher

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