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CARY vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
5.8%
cheaper
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$169,579
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cary, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
38.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.8% lower
Commute
60.3% higher
Health
7.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.7% higher
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