What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Lake St. Louis, Missouri?

Childcare is 56% more expensive in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Lake St. Louis, Missouri?

A salary of $214,967 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri should increase to $231,337 in Chicago, 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.

LAKE ST. LOUIS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $231,337 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
56% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Lake St. Louis, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

51.4% higher

Health

7.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Chicago, IL

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