Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Hot Springs, South Dakota


The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 16.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,993 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Chicago, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  68.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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