Chicago, Illinois vs. Richmond, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Kentucky is 20.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,358 in Richmond, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Kentucky is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Richmond
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Richmond, KY
Compared to Chicago, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower