Chatham, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.0% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,014 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Chicago
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Chatham, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher