Cost of Living Calculator - Oblong, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.2% more expensive than Oblong, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,605 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oblong, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Oblong, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Chicago
than in Oblong, Illinois
Oblong, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Oblong, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  114.7% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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