Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.5% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,740 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Chicago
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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