La Grange, Kentucky vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.3% more expensive than La Grange, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $1,157,417 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Grange, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than La Grange, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
88% more expensive in Chicago
than in La Grange, Kentucky
La Grange, KY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to La Grange, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  31.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher