Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Johnson City, New York


The cost of living in Johnson City, New York is 29.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,346 in Johnson City, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Johnson City, NY
Compared to Chicago, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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