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PHOENIX vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
1.2%
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$59,282
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Chicago
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Phoenix, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
4.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.8% lower
Commute
17.5% higher
Health
4.9% lower
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Personal
7.2% higher
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