Shaker Heights, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $113,411 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Chicago
than in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Shaker Heights, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher