Charlotte, North Carolina vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 21.1% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,468 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Charlotte, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher

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