Cost of Living Calculator - Brookston, Indiana vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.8% more expensive than Brookston, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,408 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookston, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Brookston, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Brookston, Indiana
Brookston, IN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Brookston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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