Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Rathdrum, Idaho


The cost of living in Rathdrum, Idaho is 7.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,796 in Rathdrum, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rathdrum, Idaho is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Rathdrum
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Rathdrum, ID
Compared to Chicago, Rathdrum is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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