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LAKE ST. LOUIS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
7.6%
more expensive
than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
You would need a salary of
$231,350
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lake St. Louis, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
12.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.4% higher
Commute
51.4% higher
Health
7.9% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
4.0% higher
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