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Chicago, IL vs St. Robert, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in St. Robert or is it cheaper to live in Chicago?
- St. Robert is 25.9% less expensive than Chicago.

Which city has more affordable housing, St. Robert or Chicago?
- St. Robert housing costs are 45.3% less expensive than Chicago housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chicago or is Health Care more affordable in St. Robert.
- Health related expenses are 31.8% more in St. Robert.
 Chicago, ILSt. Robert, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock78.3100
 Food & Groceries97.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock116.0100
 Housing99.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$207,400$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.1100
 Miscellaneous139.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for St. Robert    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

It can be a good place to living if businesses and housing and other stop raising their prices due to the military base. When military get more in pay, so does the rise  More

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