Scarsdale, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.5% cheaper than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $26,234 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Scarsdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Chicago
than in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Scarsdale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower