Chicago, Illinois vs. Aaronsburg (Centre County), Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aaronsburg (Centre County), Pennsylvania is 18.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,549 in Aaronsburg (Centre County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aaronsburg (Centre County), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Aaronsburg (Centre County)
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Aaronsburg_(Centre_County), PA
Compared to Chicago, Aaronsburg_(Centre_County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  43.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower