Pearl River, New York vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.5% cheaper than Pearl River, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,266 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearl River, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Pearl River, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Pearl River, New York
Pearl River, NY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Pearl River, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% lower
      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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower