Chicago, Illinois vs. Apache Junction, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona is 6.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $154,246 in Apache Junction, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apache Junction, Arizona is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Apache Junction
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Apache Junction, AZ
Compared to Chicago, Apache Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower