Chicago, Illinois vs. Sierra Vista, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sierra Vista, Arizona is 17.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,387 in Sierra Vista, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sierra Vista, Arizona is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Sierra Vista
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sierra Vista, AZ
Compared to Chicago, Sierra Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower