Whitehall, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.5% more expensive than Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,129 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitehall, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Whitehall, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Chicago
than in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Whitehall, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Whitehall, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher