Mercer, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.9% more expensive than Mercer, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $206,804 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mercer, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mercer, Pennsylvania
Mercer, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mercer, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
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  Personal
  10.3% higher
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