Reno, Nevada vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $220,116 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chicago
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Reno, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher