Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania is 13.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,112 in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Mount Pocono
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Mount Pocono, PA
Compared to Chicago, Mount Pocono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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