Horseheads, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.0% more expensive than Horseheads, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,488 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Horseheads, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Horseheads, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Chicago
than in Horseheads, New York
Horseheads, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Horseheads, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  77.8% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher