What is a pro or con of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinoiscompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Hoffman Estates.

What salary do I need to live in Hoffman Estates, Illinois copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $39,500 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $40,666 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. HOFFMAN ESTATES
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 3.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,666 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hoffman Estates, Illinois is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Hoffman Estates
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Hoffman Estates, IL

Compared to Philadelphia, Hoffman Estates is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

9.4% lower

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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