Chicago, Illinois vs. Ronkonkoma, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ronkonkoma, New York is 17.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,142 in Ronkonkoma, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ronkonkoma, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Ronkonkoma
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ronkonkoma, NY
Compared to Chicago, Ronkonkoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher