Skokie, Illinois vs. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is 15.7% cheaper than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,163 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is cheaper than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Lake Geneva
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Lake Geneva, WI
Compared to Skokie, Lake Geneva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower