Cost of Living Calculator - Albemarle, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.5% more expensive than Albemarle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $104,610 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albemarle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Albemarle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Chicago
than in Albemarle, North Carolina
Albemarle, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Albemarle, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  105.5% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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