Cost of Living Calculator - Illinois, North Dakota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 38.0% more expensive than Illinois, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $111,474 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Illinois, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Illinois, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Chicago
than in Illinois, North Dakota
Illinois, ND vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Illinois, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  94.5% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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