Chicago, Illinois vs. Keene, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Keene, New Hampshire is 19.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $24,106 in Keene, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Keene, New Hampshire is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Keene
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Keene, NH
Compared to Chicago, Keene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  53.7% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower