Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Ben Avon, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania is 4.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,765 in Ben Avon, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Ben Avon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Ben_Avon, PA
Compared to Chicago, Ben_Avon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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