Chicago, Illinois vs. Nags Head, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nags Head, North Carolina is 6.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,888 in Nags Head, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nags Head, North Carolina is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Nags Head
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Nags Head, NC
Compared to Chicago, Nags Head is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher