Provo, Utah vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.2% cheaper than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $59,282 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Chicago
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Provo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher