Urbana, Illinois vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 47.0% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,488 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Skokie
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Skokie, IL
Compared to Urbana, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  85.3% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher