Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Swanton, Vermont


The cost of living in Swanton, Vermont is 9.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,387 in Swanton, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swanton, Vermont is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Swanton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Swanton, VT
Compared to Chicago, Swanton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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