Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs Valley Stream, New York


The cost of living in Valley Stream, New York is 57.7% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,278 in Valley Stream, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Stream, New York is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Valley Stream
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs Valley Stream, NY
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Valley Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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