Cairo, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 136.1% more expensive than Cairo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,874 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cairo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Cairo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1168% more expensive in New York
than in Cairo, Illinois
Cairo, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Cairo, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.1% 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
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,064.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% higher
  Commute
  97.9% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.0% higher