Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs West Plains, Missouri


The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 32.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,628 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in West Plains
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs West Plains, MO
Compared to Chicago, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  56.9% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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