Chicago, Illinois vs. Port Allegany, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania is 32.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,613 in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Allegany, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Port Allegany
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Port Allegany, PA
Compared to Chicago, Port Allegany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower