Chicago, Illinois vs. Green River, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Green River, Wyoming is 10.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,879 in Green River, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Green River, Wyoming is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Green River
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Green River, WY
Compared to Chicago, Green River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  66.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower