Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs West Bend, Wisconsin


The cost of living in West Bend, Wisconsin is 13.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,123 in West Bend, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in West Bend
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs West Bend, WI
Compared to Chicago, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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