Cost of Living Calculator - Carthage, Missouri vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.9% more expensive than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $72,962 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Carthage, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Chicago
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Carthage, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  89.2% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher

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