Kent, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.4% cheaper than Kent, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $44,787 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Kent, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Chicago
than in Kent, Connecticut
Kent, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kent, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher