Sparta, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 46.9% more expensive than Sparta, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,993 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sparta, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sparta, Illinois
Sparta, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Sparta, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  85.4% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher