La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 20.3% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $60,130 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in West Chicago
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to La Crosse, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher