Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Oswego, New York


The cost of living in Oswego, New York is 28.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,940 in Oswego, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Oswego
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Oswego, NY
Compared to Chicago, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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