Walkertown, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.5% more expensive than Walkertown, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,234 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Walkertown, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Walkertown, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Chicago
than in Walkertown, North Carolina
Walkertown, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Walkertown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher