2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
North Chicago, IL vs Hudson, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Hudson or is it cheaper to live in North Chicago?
- Hudson is 16.7% less expensive than North Chicago.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hudson or North Chicago?
- Hudson housing costs are 202.9% more expensive than North Chicago housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in North Chicago or is Health Care more affordable in Hudson.
- Health related expenses are 9.4% less in Hudson.
 North Chicago, ILHudson, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock80.8100
 Food & Groceries94.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.2100
 Housing48.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,500$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.7100
 Miscellaneous141.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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Reviews for Hudson    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Hudson for 25 years. It's a wonderful place to raise a family. It has great public schools and an outstanding prep school in Western Reserve Academy. Crime  More

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Over 12 years ago

good  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hudson provides a great school system, reasonable cost of living, excellent state park system with bike and hike trails throughout, lots of cultural activity, and access  More

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