Cost of Living Calculator - Merlin, Oregon vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.9% cheaper than Merlin, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $48,553 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merlin, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Merlin, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Chicago
than in Merlin, Oregon
Merlin, OR vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Merlin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% lower
      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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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