University Park, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.1% more expensive than University Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,550 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in University Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than University Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Chicago
than in University Park, Illinois
University Park, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to University Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher