Cost of Living Calculator - Emmaus, Pennsylvania vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.4% more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $80,551 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in Chicago
than in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Emmaus, PA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Emmaus, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  41.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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