Chicago, Illinois vs. East Brandywine, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Brandywine, Pennsylvania is 14.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,824 in East Brandywine, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Brandywine, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in East Brandywine
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. East Brandywine, PA
Compared to Chicago, East Brandywine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher