Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Bennington, Vermont


The cost of living in Bennington, Vermont is 21.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $20 in Bennington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bennington, Vermont is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bennington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bennington, VT
Compared to Chicago, Bennington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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