Cost of Living Calculator - Boone, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.7% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,066 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
143% more expensive in Chicago
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Boone, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  143.8% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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