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 $44,016 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
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
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  Personal
  8.8% higher
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