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NORTHBROOK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Northbrook, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
19.7%
cheaper
than Northbrook, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$72,296
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Chicago
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Northbrook, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
6.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
49.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.3% lower
Commute
7.1% higher
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.1% higher
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