Emporia, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 51.9% more expensive than Emporia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $75,955 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Emporia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Chicago
than in Emporia, Virginia
Emporia, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Emporia, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  110.5% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher