Coos Bay, Oregon vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.0% more expensive than Coos Bay, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $116,873 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Coos Bay, Oregon
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
92% more expensive in Chicago
than in Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay, OR vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Coos Bay, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.9% higher
  Commute
  92.9% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher