Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, Wisconsin vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.7% more expensive than Amherst, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,853 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Amherst, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Chicago
than in Amherst, Wisconsin
Amherst, WI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Amherst, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  84.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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