Chicago, Illinois vs. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is 10.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $0 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Lake Geneva
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lake Geneva, WI
Compared to Chicago, Lake Geneva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower