Chicago, Illinois vs. Round Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Lake, Illinois is 12.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,575 in Round Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Round Lake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Round Lake, IL
Compared to Chicago, Round Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher