Bethel, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.8% more expensive than Bethel, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $75,253 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bethel, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bethel, Ohio
Bethel, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bethel, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher