Chicago, Illinois vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 9.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $154,488 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Chicago, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower