Copenhagen, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.0% more expensive than Copenhagen, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,488 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Copenhagen, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Copenhagen, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Chicago
than in Copenhagen, New York
Copenhagen, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Copenhagen, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher