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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 54.8% more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,066 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bluefield, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield, WV vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Bluefield, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  96.5% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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