Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Mount Vernon, New York


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, New York is 30.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $196,369 in Mount Vernon, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Mount Vernon, NY
Compared to Chicago, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher

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