Johnston City, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 46.1% more expensive than Johnston City, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,061 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston City, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Johnston City, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Chicago
than in Johnston City, Illinois
Johnston City, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Johnston City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% higher
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher