Carefree, Arizona vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 41.2% cheaper than Carefree, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $44,089 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Carefree, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Chicago
than in Carefree, Arizona
Carefree, AZ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Carefree, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher