Cost of Living Calculator - West Jefferson, North Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.7% more expensive than West Jefferson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,369 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Jefferson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Jefferson, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
135% more expensive in Chicago
than in West Jefferson, North Carolina
West_Jefferson, NC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to West_Jefferson, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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