Mount Vernon, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 56.3% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,166 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mount Vernon, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  124.1% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher