Malvern, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.1% cheaper than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $139,268 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chicago
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Malvern, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower