Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 28.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,568 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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