Poughkeepsie, New York vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 23.2% cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,390 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Poughkeepsie, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher