Johnson City, Tennessee vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 23.9% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $51,432 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Johnson City, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher