Cost of Living
Using the cost of living comparison calculator available through the www.bankrate.com/costofliving website, and
the median salary figures for a certified nurse assistant obtained through the www.salary.com wizard, the difference
of living in an apartment in Harlingen to Chicago is about $587.89. The difference in purchasing a home Chicago vs.
Harlingen is about $160,767.00. As per the Bankrate website, you would need a 32% increase in her income if you move
to Chicago to maintain your current standard of living.
As per the website, www.salary.com, the median salary in the Chicago area for a certified nurse is $30,449. That is an increase
of $4,449 or an increase in salary of about 17% when compared to her salary in Harlingen TX.
