Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.6% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $48,205 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Chicago
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cranston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower