Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Darien, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Darien, Wisconsin is 20.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,369 in Darien, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Darien, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Darien
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Darien, WI
Compared to Chicago, Darien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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