Germantown, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.2% more expensive than Germantown, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $148,994 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Germantown, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chicago
than in Germantown, Ohio
Germantown, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Germantown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher