Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 8.9% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $150,295 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Columbus, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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