Chicago, Illinois vs. Brandenburg, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brandenburg, Kentucky is 20.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,394 in Brandenburg, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandenburg, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Brandenburg
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Brandenburg, KY
Compared to Chicago, Brandenburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower