Chicago, Illinois vs. Shaker Heights, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shaker Heights, Ohio is 11.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,088 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shaker Heights, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Shaker Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Shaker_Heights, OH
Compared to Chicago, Shaker_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower