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Chicago, Illinois vs New York, New York

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A salary of $75,000 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $117,737 in New York, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered. Click here to customize.)
Comparison Highlights
- Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
- Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
- Median Home Cost is 138% more expensive in New York.
Cost of Living IndexesChicago, ILNew York, NYDifference
Overall Index: Homeowner, No Child care, Taxes Not Considered107.4168.657.0% more
Food & Groceries97.2116.62equal
Housing (Homeowner)99.1294.3197.0% more
Median Home Cost$284,100$677,200$393,100 (138.4% more)
Utilities92.8150.562.2% more
Transportation138.5181.130.8% more
Health88127.645.0% more
Miscellaneous107.3121.213.0% more
100 = US Average. (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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