Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Carmel, New York


The cost of living in Carmel, New York is 26.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,145 in Carmel, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Carmel
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Carmel, NY
Compared to Chicago, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  48.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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