Crane, Indiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 59.8% more expensive than Crane, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $79,911 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Crane, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Crane, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Chicago
than in Crane, Indiana
Crane, IN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Crane, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher