Cleveland, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 48.5% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $66,846 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cleveland, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  53.0% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher