Cost of Living Calculator - Stow, Ohio vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.4% more expensive than Stow, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,176 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stow, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Stow, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Chicago
than in Stow, Ohio
Stow, OH vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Stow, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher

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