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WILMINGTON vs. CHICAGO
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Wilmington, Delaware vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
8.2%
more expensive
than Wilmington, Delaware.
You would need a salary of
$540,731
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Wilmington, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
78.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.2% lower
Commute
44.4% higher
Health
21.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.2% lower
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