Buies Creek, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.3% more expensive than Buies Creek, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,134 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Buies Creek, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
107% more expensive in Chicago
than in Buies Creek, North Carolina
Buies Creek, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Buies Creek, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher