Chicago, Illinois vs. Wilmington, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, New York is 16.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,056 in Wilmington, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Wilmington, NY
Compared to Chicago, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower