Brattleboro, Vermont vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.7% more expensive than Brattleboro, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $84,523 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Brattleboro, Vermont
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
118% more expensive in Chicago
than in Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro, VT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Brattleboro, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  118.5% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher