Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.3% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $101,990 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hillsboro, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher