Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.9% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,414 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Chicago
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Greensboro, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  83.9% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher