Hauppauge, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.0% cheaper than Hauppauge, New York.

You would need a salary of $115,484 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hauppauge, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hauppauge, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hauppauge, New York
Hauppauge, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hauppauge, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower