Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Knox, Kentucky vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.7% more expensive than Fort Knox, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $110,805 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Knox, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fort Knox, Kentucky
Fort Knox, KY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Knox, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  108.6% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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