Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Delaware vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.2% more expensive than Laurel, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $84,170 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Laurel, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chicago
than in Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Laurel, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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