Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Western Springs, Illinois


The cost of living in Western Springs, Illinois is 37.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $274,162 in Western Springs, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Western Springs, Illinois is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Western Springs
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Western Springs, IL
Compared to Madison, Western Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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