Chicago, Illinois vs. Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is 21.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,752 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Fort Atkinson
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fort Atkinson, WI
Compared to Chicago, Fort Atkinson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower