Taylorville, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 49.8% more expensive than Taylorville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,937 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Taylorville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Taylorville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Chicago
than in Taylorville, Illinois
Taylorville, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Taylorville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  86.4% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher