What is a pro or con of living in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvaniacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 34% cheaper in Penn State Erie (Behrend).

What salary do I need to live in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $37,104 in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. PENN STATE ERIE (BEHREND)
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania is 25.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,104 in Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Penn State Erie (Behrend)
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA

Compared to Chicago, Penn State Erie (Behrend) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% higher

Commute

38.6% lower

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. Penn State Erie (Behrend), PA

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