Chicago, Illinois vs. Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Thomas, Kentucky is 9.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,844 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Thomas, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Fort Thomas
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fort Thomas, KY
Compared to Chicago, Fort Thomas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower