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SALT LAKE CITY vs. CHICAGO
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Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
12.0%
cheaper
than Salt Lake City, Utah.
You would need a salary of
$880
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Chicago
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Salt Lake City, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
1.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
41.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.4% lower
Commute
48.3% higher
Health
13.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
8.8% higher
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