Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Shawano, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Shawano, Wisconsin is 28.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,847 in Shawano, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawano, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Shawano
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Shawano, WI
Compared to Chicago, Shawano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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