Plattsburgh, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.3% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $103,005 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Chicago
than in Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Plattsburgh, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  112.7% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher