Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Babylon, New York


The cost of living in Babylon, New York is 22.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,553 in Babylon, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Babylon, New York is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Babylon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Babylon, NY
Compared to Chicago, Babylon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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