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2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Chicago, IL vs Prairie du Sac, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Prairie du Sac or is it cheaper to live in Chicago?
- Prairie du Sac is 19.3% less expensive than Chicago.

Which city has more affordable housing, Prairie du Sac or Chicago?
- Prairie du Sac housing costs are % than Chicago housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Chicago or is Health Care more affordable in Prairie du Sac.
- Health related expenses are % in Prairie du Sac.
 Chicago, ILPrairie du Sac, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.3100
Food & Groceries97.2 100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Prairie Du Sac    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Prairie du Sac (PDS) is a village about 25 miles north of Madison and just south of the waterpark capital of the U.S., the Wisconsin Dells. Being in between these two  More

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