Platteville, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 32.4% cheaper than Platteville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $1 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Platteville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Platteville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chicago
than in Platteville, Wisconsin
Platteville, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Platteville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher