Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Richmond, Missouri


The cost of living in Richmond, Missouri is 22.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,961 in Richmond, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Richmond
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Richmond, MO
Compared to Chicago, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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