Chicago, Illinois vs. Wood Dale, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wood Dale, Illinois is 4.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,648 in Wood Dale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wood Dale, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% cheaper in Wood Dale
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Wood Dale, IL
Compared to Chicago, Wood Dale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher