Barron, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 35.1% more expensive than Barron, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $67,547 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Barron, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Barron, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Chicago
than in Barron, Wisconsin
Barron, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Barron, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  82.5% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher