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MANHATTAN vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 51.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $141,648 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Chicago
than in Manhattan, New York

Manhattan, NY vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Manhattan, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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51.5% lower

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19.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.3% lower

Commute

14.0% lower

Health

29.7% lower

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Personal

28.2% lower

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