Middletown, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 38.2% more expensive than Middletown, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $158,958 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Middletown, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Chicago
than in Middletown, Ohio
Middletown, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Middletown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher