Binghamton, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.8% more expensive than Binghamton, New York.

You would need a salary of $127,529 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Binghamton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Binghamton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Chicago
than in Binghamton, New York
Binghamton, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Binghamton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  79.4% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher