Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Scottsburg, Indiana


The cost of living in Scottsburg, Indiana is 27.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,209 in Scottsburg, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsburg, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Scottsburg
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Scottsburg, IN
Compared to Chicago, Scottsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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