What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $45,000 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,361 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHIPPENSBURG vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.0% more expensive than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,361 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Chicago
than in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Shippensburg, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

49.9% higher

Health

21.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Shippensburg, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shippensburg, PA vs. Chicago, IL

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