Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Hope, West Virginia vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 46.5% more expensive than Mount Hope, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,261 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Hope, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Hope, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mount Hope, West Virginia
Mount Hope, WV vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mount Hope, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  59.7% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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