Chicago, Illinois vs. Sparta, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparta, Illinois is 31.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,644 in Sparta, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Sparta
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sparta, IL
Compared to Chicago, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower