Cost of Living Calculator - Ellington, New York vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 41.7% more expensive than Ellington, New York.

You would need a salary of $106,266 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellington, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ellington, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ellington, New York
Ellington, NY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Ellington, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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