Oelwein, Iowa vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 57.9% more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,456 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oelwein, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Chicago
than in Oelwein, Iowa
Oelwein, IA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Oelwein, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  264.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  121.6% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher