Machesney Park, Illinois vs. Janesville, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Janesville, Wisconsin is 7.6% more expensive than Machesney Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,672 in Janesville, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Machesney Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Janesville, Wisconsin is more expensive than Machesney Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Janesville
than in Machesney Park, Illinois
Machesney Park, IL vs. Janesville, WI
Compared to Machesney Park, Janesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher