Parks, Arizona vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 14.4% cheaper than Parks, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,388 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Parks, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Parks, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chicago
than in Parks, Arizona
Parks, AZ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Parks, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher