Plain City, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.8% cheaper than Plain City, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $54,543 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Plain City, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Plain City, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Chicago
than in Plain City, Ohio
Plain City, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Plain City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher