Cooksville, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.2% more expensive than Cooksville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,165 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cooksville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cooksville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cooksville, Illinois
Cooksville, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cooksville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  95.9% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher