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CHICAGO vs. WEST CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
5.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.2% higher
Commute
19.2% lower
Health
7.3% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
2.2% higher
Cost of Food
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