Clemmons, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.9% more expensive than Clemmons, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $148,298 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clemmons, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Clemmons, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Chicago
than in Clemmons, North Carolina
Clemmons, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Clemmons, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher