Cost of Living Calculator - Muscatine, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.0% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $107,257 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Chicago
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Muscatine, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  122.7% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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