Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Kings Mountain, North Carolina


The cost of living in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is 23.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,551 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kings Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Kings Mountain
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Kings Mountain, NC
Compared to Chicago, Kings Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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