Cost of Living Calculator - Granite Falls, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.3% more expensive than Granite Falls, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $82,712 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite Falls, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Granite Falls, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Chicago
than in Granite Falls, North Carolina
Granite Falls, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Granite Falls, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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