Chicago, Illinois vs. Norwalk, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Connecticut is 12.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,207 in Norwalk, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Connecticut is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Norwalk
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Norwalk, CT
Compared to Chicago, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  44.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher