Chicago, Illinois vs. Crestwood, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crestwood, Kentucky is 1.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,885 in Crestwood, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crestwood, Kentucky is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Crestwood
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Crestwood, KY
Compared to Chicago, Crestwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower