Bardstown, Kentucky vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.4% more expensive than Bardstown, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $64,699 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bardstown, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bardstown, Kentucky
Bardstown, KY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bardstown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher