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Cost of Living Calculator - Kinston, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.4% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,177 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Chicago
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Kinston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  44.4% higher
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  Food
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  124.1% higher
  Health
  33.2% lower
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  Personal
  5.0% higher
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