Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.0% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $127,493 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in Chicago
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Manchester, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower