salaryChicago is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,983
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$157
👥 People living there
2,711,226
209,978
Commute to work
33.1 min
35.6 min
College degree
44.3%
35.7%
Own their home
46%
46.2%
Below poverty line
16.8%
13.8%
Unemployment
8%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Chicago is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,983 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $62,506 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $90,108 in Yonkers, 7% more in Yonkers.