Clayton, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.0% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,994 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
86% more expensive in Chicago
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Clayton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher