Cost of Living Calculator - Collingdale, Pennsylvania vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.4% more expensive than Collingdale, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,180 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Collingdale, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Chicago
than in Collingdale, Pennsylvania
Collingdale, PA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Collingdale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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