Cost of Living Calculator - Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 10.1% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,457 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Tuscaloosa, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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