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


The cost of living in Dayton, New York is 32.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,392 in Dayton, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Dayton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Dayton, NY
Compared to Chicago, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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