Zurich, Kansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 56.8% more expensive than Zurich, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $117,591 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Zurich, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Zurich, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Chicago
than in Zurich, Kansas
Zurich, KS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Zurich, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  109.8% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher