Cost of Living Calculator - Garden City, New York vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.9% cheaper than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $98,101 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Chicago
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Garden City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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