Grayslake, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.3% more expensive than Grayslake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,648 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grayslake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Grayslake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Chicago
than in Grayslake, Illinois
Grayslake, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Grayslake, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower