Cambridge, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.9% more expensive than Cambridge, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $83,906 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cambridge, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cambridge, Wisconsin
Cambridge, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher