Baraboo, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 32.1% more expensive than Baraboo, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $171,734 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Baraboo, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Chicago
than in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Baraboo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  95.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher