Chicago, Illinois vs. Middletown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, New York is 8.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,972 in Middletown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Middletown
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Middletown, NY
Compared to Chicago, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  47.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower