Chicago, Illinois vs. Putney, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Putney, Vermont is 7.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,462 in Putney, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Putney, Vermont is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Putney
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Putney, VT
Compared to Chicago, Putney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  46.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower