Prescott, Arizona vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,980 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Prescott, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher