Cost of Living Calculator - Halifax, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 51.5% more expensive than Halifax, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,740 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Halifax, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Halifax, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Chicago
than in Halifax, North Carolina
Halifax, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Halifax, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  83.7% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher

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