Cost of Living Calculator - South Jacksonville, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.3% more expensive than South Jacksonville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,667 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Jacksonville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than South Jacksonville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Chicago
than in South Jacksonville, Illinois
South_Jacksonville, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to South_Jacksonville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  104.6% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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