Naperville, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.8% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,951 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chicago
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Naperville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower