Cost of Living Calculator - Appleton, Wisconsin vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 20.5% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $90,410 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Appleton, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher

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