Pekin, Illinois vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 51.5% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,525 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Skokie
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Skokie, IL
Compared to Pekin, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher