Chicago, Illinois vs. Saratoga, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, Wyoming is 13.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,296 in Saratoga, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, Wyoming is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Saratoga
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Saratoga, WY
Compared to Chicago, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  66.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower