Beaufort, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.1% more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,526 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
96% more expensive in Chicago
than in Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Beaufort, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  96.7% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher