Cost of Living Calculator - Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.4% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,552 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Elizabeth City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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