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CHARLOTTE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $231,605 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
37% more expensive in Chicago
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Charlotte, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

41.8% higher

Health

7.4% lower

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

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