Kenosha, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.7% more expensive than Kenosha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $61,866 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Kenosha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Chicago
than in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kenosha, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kenosha, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher