Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 23.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,428 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Raleigh, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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