Collinsville, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.7% more expensive than Collinsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,986 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Collinsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Collinsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Chicago
than in Collinsville, Illinois
Collinsville, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Collinsville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher