Murphysboro, Illinois vs. Chatham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chatham, Illinois is 17.2% more expensive than Murphysboro, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,593 in Chatham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chatham, Illinois is more expensive than Murphysboro, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Chatham
than in Murphysboro, Illinois
Murphysboro, IL vs. Chatham, IL
Compared to Murphysboro, Chatham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower