Cost of Living Calculator - West Hazleton, Pennsylvania vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 38.9% more expensive than West Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,965 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Chicago
than in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
West Hazleton, PA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to West Hazleton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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