Chicago, Illinois vs. Scotia, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scotia, New York is 18.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,782 in Scotia, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scotia, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Scotia
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Scotia, NY
Compared to Chicago, Scotia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower