Chicago, Illinois vs. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is 5.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,439 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Pleasant Prairie
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Pleasant Prairie, WI
Compared to Chicago, Pleasant Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower