Oil City, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 61.7% more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $121,310 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Oil City, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Chicago
than in Oil City, Pennsylvania
Oil City, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Oil City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  493.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.2% higher
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