Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs New Castle, Delaware


The cost of living in New Castle, Delaware is 10.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,388 in New Castle, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Castle, Delaware is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in New Castle
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs New Castle, DE
Compared to Chicago, New Castle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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