Stevens Point, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 34.4% more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $100,814 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Chicago
than in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Stevens Point, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  102.8% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher