Tucson, Arizona vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $56,113 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Chicago
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Tucson, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.2% higher
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