Ardmore, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 8.6% cheaper than Ardmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,702 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Ardmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chicago
than in Ardmore, Pennsylvania
Ardmore, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Ardmore, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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