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QUEENS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Queens, New York vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.2% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $606,207 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Chicago
than in Queens, New York

Queens, NY vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Queens, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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36.2% lower

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16.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.9% lower

Commute

26.5% lower

Health

30.5% lower

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Personal

11.6% lower

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