Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,016 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Chicago
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.9% higher
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