salarySpring Valley is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,983
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$139
👥 People living there
2,711,226
219,187
Commute to work
33.1 min
22.5 min
College degree
44.3%
31.4%
Own their home
46%
50.5%
Below poverty line
16.8%
12.2%
Unemployment
8%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for lower rent, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Spring Valley is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,889 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $57,906 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 5% more in Chicago.