Chicago, Illinois vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 5.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $0 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Chicago, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher