What is a pro or con of living in United States, compared to Chicago, Illinois?

Childcare is 38% cheaper in United States.

What salary do I need to live in United States, copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $69,832 in United States, (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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CHICAGO vs. GLENOA
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. United States,

Q: Is it expensive to live in United States, compared to Chicago, Illinois?

Overall, United States, is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 6.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,832 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
38% cheaper in United States
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Glenoa, S-

Compared to Chicago, Glenoa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

27.8% lower

Health

13.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% lower

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