Cost of Living Calculator - Riverside, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.1% cheaper than Riverside, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,961 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Riverside, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chicago
than in Riverside, Illinois
Riverside, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Riverside, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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