Cost of Living Calculator - Portsmouth, Ohio vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 65.2% more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $123,979 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Chicago
than in Portsmouth, Ohio
Portsmouth, OH vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Portsmouth, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  348.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  122.7% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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