Goodyear, Arizona vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.3% cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,922 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Goodyear, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Chicago
than in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear, AZ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Goodyear, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher