Chesapeake, Virginia vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 23.8% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,474 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Chesapeake, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher