Janesville, Wisconsin vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 7.0% cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,187 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Janesville, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher