Bridgeport, West Virginia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.0% more expensive than Bridgeport, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $159,931 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bridgeport, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bridgeport, West Virginia
Bridgeport, WV vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bridgeport, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  99.3% higher
  Health
  33.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher