Newton, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.4% more expensive than Newton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,337 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Newton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Newton, North Carolina
Newton, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Newton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher