What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Jamestown, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Jamestown, North Dakota?

A salary of $54,432 in Jamestown, North Dakota should increase to $73,166 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JAMESTOWN vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Jamestown, North Dakota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 34.4% more expensive than Jamestown, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,166 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Jamestown, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Chicago
than in Jamestown, North Dakota

Jamestown, ND vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Jamestown, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% higher

Commute

117.8% higher

Health

20.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Jamestown, North Dakota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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