One of the biggest factors in a person’s ability to save money is geographical location. It’s a fact that’s easily forgotten because many people would never think of leaving a location that they’ve grown up in, lived in for years or that is home to all of their family and friends. However, the cost of living in different parts of the country is drastically different, even in big cities. Don’t believe me? Below is a comparison of different costs for residents of Chicago vs. New York. See how they add up!
Comparison is based off of renting in both cities in 2017. This assumes after-tax income.
References
1Numbeo. (n.d.). Cost of living comparison between Chicago, IL and New York, NY. Retrieved June 3, 2017, from https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United%2BStates&city1=Chicago%2C%2BIL&country2=United%2BStates&city2=New%2BYork%2C%2BNY
2US Census Bureau. (n.d.). Population. Retrieved June 5, 2017, from https://www.census.gov/topics/population.html
About Barbara Davidson
Babs is a Senior Content Writer and financial guru. She loves exploring fresh ways to save more and enjoy life on a budget! When she’s not writing, you’ll find her binge-watching musicals, reading in the (sporadic) Chicago sunshine and discovering great new places to eat. Accio, tacos!