Wooster, Ohio vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.9% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $174,090 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
120% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Wooster, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  120.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher