Cost of Living Calculator - Ferguson, Missouri vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.7% more expensive than Ferguson, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $104,756 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferguson, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ferguson, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson, MO vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Ferguson, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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