Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Defiance, Ohio


The cost of living in Defiance, Ohio is 34.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,448 in Defiance, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Defiance, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Defiance
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Defiance, OH
Compared to Chicago, Defiance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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