Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 5.1% cheaper than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,403 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Jacksonville, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher