Chicago, Illinois vs. Vermont, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vermont, Wisconsin is 17.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,566 in Vermont, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vermont, Wisconsin is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Vermont
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Vermont, WI
Compared to Chicago, Vermont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% higher
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower