Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Oxford Junction, Iowa


The cost of living in Oxford Junction, Iowa is 34.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,441 in Oxford Junction, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxford Junction, Iowa is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Oxford Junction
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Oxford Junction, IA
Compared to Chicago, Oxford Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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