Bethany, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.7% cheaper than Bethany, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $43,133 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethany, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bethany, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chicago
than in Bethany, Connecticut
Bethany, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bethany, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower