Chicago, Illinois vs. Richland Center, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland Center, Wisconsin is 31.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,078 in Richland Center, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland Center, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Richland Center
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Richland Center, WI
Compared to Chicago, Richland Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  48.5% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower