Chicago, Illinois vs. Pearl River, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pearl River, New York is 34.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,628 in Pearl River, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl River, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Pearl River
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Pearl River, NY
Compared to Chicago, Pearl River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.5% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  45.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher