Chicago, Illinois vs. Germantown, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Wisconsin is 3.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,436 in Germantown, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Germantown
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Germantown, WI
Compared to Chicago, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower