Cost of Living Calculator - Ludlow, Kentucky vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.7% more expensive than Ludlow, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $97,286 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ludlow, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ludlow, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ludlow, Kentucky
Ludlow, KY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Ludlow, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher

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