Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is 11.1% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,460 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Lake Geneva
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Lake Geneva, WI
Compared to Lake Zurich, Lake Geneva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower