Chicago, Illinois vs. Morehead, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead, Kentucky is 29.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,570 in Morehead, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Morehead
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Morehead, KY
Compared to Chicago, Morehead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower