Perryville, Kentucky vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 40.9% more expensive than Perryville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $105,709 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Perryville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Perryville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Chicago
than in Perryville, Kentucky
Perryville, KY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Perryville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher