Paris, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 58.9% more expensive than Paris, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $190,651 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Paris, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Paris, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Chicago
than in Paris, Illinois
Paris, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Paris, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  147.3% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher