Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Mississippi vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 50.6% more expensive than Newton, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $112,979 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Newton, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Chicago
than in Newton, Mississippi
Newton, MS vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Newton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  89.7% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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