Clayton, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.3% cheaper than Clayton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $7,635 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Clayton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chicago
than in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Clayton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher