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BANNER ELK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Banner Elk, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
8.3%
more expensive
than Banner Elk, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$54,133
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Banner Elk, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
120% more expensive in Chicago
than in Banner Elk, North Carolina
Banner Elk, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Banner Elk, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
3.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
11.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.9% higher
Commute
95.6% higher
Health
28.6% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.5% higher
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