New City, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.5% cheaper than New City, New York.

You would need a salary of $130,445 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than New City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chicago
than in New City, New York
New City, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to New City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower