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STAMFORD vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Stamford, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
23.8%
cheaper
than Stamford, Connecticut.
You would need a salary of
$95,280
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Chicago
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Stamford, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
23.8% 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
8.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
21.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.7% lower
Commute
19.3% higher
Health
30.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.6% lower
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