Danbury, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.2% cheaper than Danbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $145,258 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Danbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Danbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Chicago
than in Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Danbury, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower