Chicago, Illinois vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 1.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,027 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in New Haven
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Chicago, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher