Cost of Living Calculator - Nashua, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 40.9% more expensive than Nashua, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,472 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashua, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Nashua, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Chicago
than in Nashua, Iowa
Nashua, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Nashua, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  84.7% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.