Charles Town, West Virginia vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 10.7% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $66,953 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Charles Town, West Virginia
Charles Town, WV vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Charles Town, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher