Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.8% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $136,215 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Chicago
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher