Ludlow, Vermont vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.8% more expensive than Ludlow, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $75,634 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ludlow, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ludlow, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
118% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ludlow, Vermont
Ludlow, VT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Ludlow, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  118.1% higher
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher