Chalfont, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.8% cheaper than Chalfont, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $168,339 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chalfont, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Chalfont, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Chicago
than in Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Chalfont, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Chalfont, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower