Youngstown, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 62.5% more expensive than Youngstown, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $89,365 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Youngstown, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Youngstown, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Chicago
than in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Youngstown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  435.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher