West Chicago, Illinois vs. Clayton, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clayton, Missouri is 45.5% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $181,897 in Clayton, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clayton, Missouri is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Clayton
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Clayton, MO
Compared to West Chicago, Clayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower