Chicago, Illinois vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 6.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,832 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% cheaper in United States
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Old Bridge, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Old Bridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower