Wilmington, Delaware vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 2.2% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $76,662 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Wilmington, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher