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TUSCALOOSA vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
22.7%
more expensive
than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$92,060
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.7% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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1.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
49.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.4% lower
Commute
75.8% higher
Health
23.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% lower
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