Cost of Living Calculator - Big Stone Gap, Virginia vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.9% more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $109,443 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Big Stone Gap, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Chicago
than in Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Big Stone Gap, VA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Big Stone Gap, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  98.7% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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