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LIMA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Lima, Ohio vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.7% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $406,262 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lima, Ohio

Lima, OH vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Lima, Chicago is:

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47.7% higher

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10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

416.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

94.5% higher

Health

2.0% lower

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Personal

4.2% higher

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