Meadville, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.7% more expensive than Meadville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,372 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Meadville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Chicago
than in Meadville, Pennsylvania
Meadville, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Meadville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  97.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher