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HARTFORD vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Hartford, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
15.1%
more expensive
than Hartford, Connecticut.
You would need a salary of
$391,383
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hartford, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
82.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
22.7% lower
Commute
23.1% higher
Health
22.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.4% lower
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