Chicago, Illinois vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 27.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,793 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Chicago, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  53.0% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower