Carterville, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 34.4% more expensive than Carterville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $125,681 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carterville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Carterville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Chicago
than in Carterville, Illinois
Carterville, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Carterville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher