Sycamore, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.3% more expensive than Sycamore, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,700 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sycamore, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sycamore, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sycamore, Illinois
Sycamore, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Sycamore, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  67.5% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher