Chicago, Illinois vs. Wilson, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilson, North Carolina is 26.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,818 in Wilson, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilson, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Wilson
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Wilson, NC
Compared to Chicago, Wilson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  52.5% lower
  Health
  47.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower