Red Bud, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.1% more expensive than Red Bud, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,550 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Bud, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Red Bud, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Chicago
than in Red Bud, Illinois
Red Bud, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Red Bud, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher