Edgewood, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.4% more expensive than Edgewood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,714 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Edgewood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Edgewood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Chicago
than in Edgewood, Illinois
Edgewood, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Edgewood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  116.7% higher
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher