Utica, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.3% more expensive than Utica, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,158 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Utica, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Utica, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Chicago
than in Utica, New York
Utica, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Utica, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher