Clarksdale, Mississippi vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 57.7% more expensive than Clarksdale, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $47,313 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Clarksdale, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Chicago
than in Clarksdale, Mississippi
Clarksdale, MS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Clarksdale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  94.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher