Chicago, Illinois vs. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin is 11.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $391,387 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Whitefish Bay
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Whitefish Bay, WI
Compared to Chicago, Whitefish Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower