Winterset, Iowa vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.8% more expensive than Winterset, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,077 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Winterset, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Winterset, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Chicago
than in Winterset, Iowa
Winterset, IA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Winterset, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  58.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher