Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Washington Heights, New York


The cost of living in Washington Heights, New York is 5.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,430 in Washington Heights, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington Heights, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Washington Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Washington Heights, NY
Compared to Chicago, Washington Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  47.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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