Delafield, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.0% cheaper than Delafield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $41,499 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Delafield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Delafield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chicago
than in Delafield, Wisconsin
Delafield, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Delafield, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower