Chicago, Illinois vs. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is 27.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,260 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fond du Lac
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fond Du Lac, WI
Compared to Chicago, Fond Du Lac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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