Cost of Living Calculator - Iowa City, Iowa vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 16.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,299 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Iowa City, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  63.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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