Chicago, Illinois vs. Biltmore Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina is 85.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,385 in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in Biltmore Forest
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Biltmore Forest, NC
Compared to Chicago, Biltmore Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower