New York, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.3% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $111,477 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chicago
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to New York, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.3% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower