Chicago, Illinois vs. Coal City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Coal City, Illinois is 14.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,551 in Coal City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coal City, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Coal City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Coal City, IL
Compared to Chicago, Coal City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower