Chicago, Illinois vs. Elkins, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkins, West Virginia is 32.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,132 in Elkins, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkins, West Virginia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Elkins
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Elkins, WV
Compared to Chicago, Elkins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  57.2% lower
  Health
  54.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower