Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Garden City, Idaho


The cost of living in Garden City, Idaho is 10.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,128 in Garden City, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden City, Idaho is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Garden City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Garden_City, ID
Compared to Chicago, Garden_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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