Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 12.4% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,202 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Ames, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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