Asheville, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.6% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,023 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
67% more expensive in Chicago
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Asheville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher