Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Grand Island, Nebraska


The cost of living in Grand Island, Nebraska is 22.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,676 in Grand Island, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Island, Nebraska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Grand Island
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Grand Island, NE
Compared to Chicago, Grand Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  54.2% lower
  Health
  65.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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