Chicago, Illinois vs. Ardmore, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ardmore, Oklahoma is 33.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,426 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ardmore, Oklahoma is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ardmore
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ardmore, OK
Compared to Chicago, Ardmore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  49.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower