Peru, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.7% more expensive than Peru, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $155,927 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Peru, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Peru, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Chicago
than in Peru, Illinois
Peru, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Peru, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  133.6% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher