Orem, Utah vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.8% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $68,036 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Chicago
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Orem, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
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  Personal
  9.6% higher
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