Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Mars, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Mars, Pennsylvania is 14.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,091 in Mars, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mars, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Mars
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Mars, PA
Compared to Chicago, Mars is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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