Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs La Grange, Kentucky


The cost of living in La Grange, Kentucky is 4.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,952 in La Grange, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Grange, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in La Grange
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs La Grange, KY
Compared to Chicago, La Grange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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