Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.8% more expensive than Cambridge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,607 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cambridge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cambridge, Iowa
Cambridge, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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