Collegeville, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 8.4% cheaper than Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $128,294 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Chicago
than in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Collegeville, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Collegeville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower