Chicago, Illinois vs. Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stevens Point, Wisconsin is 25.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,197 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stevens Point, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Stevens Point
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Stevens Point, WI
Compared to Chicago, Stevens Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  50.7% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower