Dublin, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.3% cheaper than Dublin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $46,859 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Dublin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Chicago
than in Dublin, Ohio
Dublin, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Dublin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher