Chicago, Illinois vs. Zionsville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Zionsville, Indiana is 10.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,965 in Zionsville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Zionsville, Indiana is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Zionsville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Zionsville, IN
Compared to Chicago, Zionsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher