Brookfield, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.2% more expensive than Brookfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $114,907 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Brookfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Chicago
than in Brookfield, Missouri
Brookfield, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Brookfield, 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  104.6% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher