Laramie, Wyoming vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.7% more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $99,935 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
113% more expensive in Chicago
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Laramie, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  113.1% higher
  Health
  39.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher