Chicago, Illinois vs. Darby, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Darby, Pennsylvania is 17.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,330 in Darby, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darby, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Darby
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Darby , PA
Compared to Chicago, Darby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower