Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs University Park, Illinois


The cost of living in University Park, Illinois is 21.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,207 in University Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in University Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs University Park, IL
Compared to Chicago, University Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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