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Columbus, Ohio - Chicago, Illinois

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A salary of $85,000 in Columbus, Ohio should increase to $103,158 in Chicago, Illinois

Columbus U.S. Avg. Chicago

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Cost of Living IndexesColumbusChicago
Overall87105
Food92108
Housing60107
Utilities10299
Transportation102110
Health102104
Miscellaneous96102
100=national average

Chicago is 21% more expensive than Columbus.

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

Housing is 79% more expensive in Chicago.


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