Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 27.6% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $155,662 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Phoenix, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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