Essex Junction, Vermont vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.4% cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $90,556 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Chicago
than in Essex Junction, Vermont
Essex Junction, VT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Essex Junction, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower