Norman, Oklahoma vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.4% more expensive than Norman, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $92,586 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Norman, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Norman, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Chicago
than in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, OK vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Norman, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher