What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 93% more expensive in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $58,000 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $65,778 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GETTYSBURG vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,778 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
93% more expensive in Chicago
than in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, PA vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Gettysburg, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

93.4% higher

Health

30.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% higher

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

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