Bristol, Indiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.9% more expensive than Bristol, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $95,150 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bristol, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
95% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bristol, Indiana
Bristol, IN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bristol, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher