Mineola, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 32.3% cheaper than Mineola, New York.

You would need a salary of $33,859 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mineola, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mineola, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mineola, New York
Mineola, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mineola, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower