Cost of Living Calculator - Murphysboro, Illinois vs Balsam Lake, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin is 30.2% more expensive than Murphysboro, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,995 in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin is more expensive than Murphysboro, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Balsam Lake
than in Murphysboro, Illinois
Murphysboro, IL vs Balsam Lake, WI
Compared to Murphysboro, Balsam Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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