Chicago, Illinois vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 57.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $392,458 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in New York
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Chicago, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  62.2% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  45.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  13.0% higher
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