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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.1% more expensive than Germantown, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $78,052 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Germantown, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% more expensive in Chicago
than in Germantown, Wisconsin
Germantown, WI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Germantown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  66.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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