Chicago, Illinois vs. Lyndon, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lyndon, Vermont is 20.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,348 in Lyndon, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lyndon, Vermont is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Lyndon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lyndon, VT
Compared to Chicago, Lyndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  46.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower