Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 14.7% more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,345 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights, IL vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Chicago Heights, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher