Manhattan, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.4% more expensive than Manhattan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,228 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Manhattan, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Chicago
than in Manhattan, Illinois
Manhattan, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher