Cost of Living Calculator - Guilford, Connecticut vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.4% cheaper than Guilford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $63,429 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Guilford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Guilford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Chicago
than in Guilford, Connecticut
Guilford, CT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Guilford, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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