Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Lancaster, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Lancaster, Wisconsin is 29.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,536 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Lancaster, WI
Compared to Chicago, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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