Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Jackson, Ohio


The cost of living in Jackson, Ohio is 28.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,567 in Jackson, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Jackson
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Jackson, OH
Compared to Chicago, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower

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