Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.8% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,408 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lynchburg, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher