Chicago, Illinois vs. Sun Valley, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Valley, Idaho is 45.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,765 in Sun Valley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Valley, Idaho is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Sun Valley
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sun Valley, ID
Compared to Chicago, Sun Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower