Chicago, Illinois vs. Sycamore, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sycamore, Illinois is 15.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,726 in Sycamore, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sycamore, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Sycamore
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sycamore, IL
Compared to Chicago, Sycamore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower