Chicago, Illinois vs. Mequon, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mequon, Wisconsin is 13.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,687 in Mequon, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mequon, Wisconsin is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Mequon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mequon, WI
Compared to Chicago, Mequon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher