Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Streamwood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Streamwood, Illinois is 1.5% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,749 in Streamwood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Streamwood, Illinois is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Streamwood
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Streamwood, IL
Compared to Waukesha, Streamwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower