Nashua, New Hampshire vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.8% cheaper than Nashua, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $33,683 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Nashua, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Nashua, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Nashua, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower