Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Placid, New York vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.0% more expensive than Lake Placid, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,020 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Placid, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lake Placid, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
76% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid, NY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Lake Placid, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  76.2% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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