Chicago, Illinois vs. Cheat Lake, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheat Lake, West Virginia is 7.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,043 in Cheat Lake, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheat Lake, West Virginia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Cheat Lake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Cheat Lake, WV
Compared to Chicago, Cheat Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% lower
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  43.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower