Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 32.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,033 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  126.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
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  Personal
  12.2% higher
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