Chicago, Illinois vs. Calvert City, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calvert City, Kentucky is 28.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,771 in Calvert City, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calvert City, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Calvert City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Calvert City, KY
Compared to Chicago, Calvert City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower