Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Dakota City, Nebraska


The cost of living in Dakota City, Nebraska is 22.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,310 in Dakota City, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dakota City, Nebraska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Dakota City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Dakota City, NE
Compared to Chicago, Dakota City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  52.1% lower
  Health
  67.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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