Groton, Connecticut vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 25.4% cheaper than Groton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,948 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Groton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Groton, Connecticut
Groton, CT vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Groton, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher