Grafton, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.3% more expensive than Grafton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,667 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Grafton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Chicago
than in Grafton, Illinois
Grafton, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Grafton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher