Hinsdale, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.2% cheaper than Hinsdale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $30,408 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hinsdale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hinsdale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hinsdale, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hinsdale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower