Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Elk Park, North Carolina


The cost of living in Elk Park, North Carolina is 26.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,238 in Elk Park, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Park, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Elk Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Elk Park, NC
Compared to Chicago, Elk Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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