Clayton, Missouri vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 31.3% cheaper than Clayton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $34,360 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Clayton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton, MO vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Clayton, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher