Chicago, Illinois vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, North Carolina is 20.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,961 in Salisbury, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Salisbury, NC
Compared to Chicago, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower