Cost of Living Calculator - Lima, Ohio vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 39.6% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $115,880 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Lima, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  445.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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