Chicago, Illinois vs. Hood River, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hood River, Oregon is 7.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,257 in Hood River, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hood River, Oregon is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Hood River
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Hood River, OR
Compared to Chicago, Hood River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower