Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Ayr, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 51.9% more expensive than Mount Ayr, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,955 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Ayr, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mount Ayr, Iowa
Mount Ayr, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mount Ayr, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  123.4% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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