Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Drum, New York vs Chicago Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 9.7% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,250 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, NY vs Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Fort Drum, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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