Cost of Living Calculator - Oswego, Illinois vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 4.1% cheaper than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,968 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Oswego, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% lower
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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