Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,223 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Chicago
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
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  Personal
  9.4% higher
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