Cost of Living Calculator - Beckley, West Virginia vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.2% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,907 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Chicago
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Beckley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  97.0% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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