What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to American Fork, Utah?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to American Fork, Utah?

A salary of $75,000 in American Fork, Utah could decrease to $70,596 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AMERICAN FORK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

American Fork, Utah vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.9% cheaper than American Fork, Utah.

You would need a salary of $70,596 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in American Fork, Utah.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than American Fork, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chicago
than in American Fork, Utah

American Fork, UT vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to American Fork, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% higher

Commute

54.9% higher

Health

13.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.3% higher

Cost of Food

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American Fork, Utah vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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