Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Middlesborough, Kentucky


The cost of living in Middlesborough, Kentucky is 35.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,743 in Middlesborough, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesborough, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Middlesborough
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Middlesborough, KY
Compared to Chicago, Middlesborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.