What is a pro or con of living in Skokie, Illinoiscompared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in Skokie.

What salary do I need to live in Skokie, Illinois copmared to Janesville, Wisconsin?

A salary of $160,000 in Janesville, Wisconsin should increase to $215,981 in Skokie, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JANESVILLE vs. SKOKIE
Cost of Living Comparison

Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 35.0% more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $215,981 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is more expensive than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Skokie
than in Janesville, Wisconsin

Janesville, WI vs. Skokie, IL

Compared to Janesville, Skokie is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

100.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

60.1% higher

Health

9.5% lower

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Personal

11.3% higher

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Janesville, Wisconsin vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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