Cost of Living Calculator - Waukegan, Illinois vs Birmingham, Alabama


The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 10.5% cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,162 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs Birmingham, AL
Compared to Waukegan, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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