Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.5% more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $55,767 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lake_Geneva, WI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Lake_Geneva, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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