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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Chicago, Illinois

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A salary of $82,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $85,329 in Chicago, Illinois

Philadelphia U.S. Avg. Chicago

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Cost of Living IndexesPhiladelphiaChicago
Overall101105
Food119108
Housing69107
Utilities12299
Transportation102110
Health109104
Miscellaneous114102
100=national average

Chicago is 4% more expensive than Philadelphia.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 55% more expensive in Chicago.


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