Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Water Valley, Mississippi


The cost of living in Water Valley, Mississippi is 30.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,955 in Water Valley, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Water Valley, Mississippi is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Water Valley
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Water Valley, MS
Compared to Chicago, Water Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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