Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.0% more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,257 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mount Airy, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mount Airy, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  112.7% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher