Cost of Living Calculator - Diagonal, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.6% more expensive than Diagonal, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,824 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Diagonal, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Diagonal, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Chicago
than in Diagonal, Iowa
Diagonal, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Diagonal, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  99.0% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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