Lima, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 14.8% cheaper than Lima, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,585 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lima, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lima, Pennsylvania
Lima, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lima, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
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  Personal
  1.7% higher
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