Cost of Living Calculator - Casper, Wyoming vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.3% more expensive than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $57,612 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Casper, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Chicago
than in Casper, Wyoming
Casper, WY vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Casper, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  40.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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