Chicago, North Dakota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.1% more expensive than Chicago, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,061 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Chicago, IL
than in Chicago, North Dakota
Chicago, ND vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Chicago, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  108.3% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher