Inwood, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.5% cheaper than Inwood, New York.

You would need a salary of $102,111 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Inwood, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Inwood, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chicago
than in Inwood, New York
Inwood, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Inwood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower