Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.4% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,017 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bettendorf, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  78.0% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher