Ottawa, Illinois vs. Dane, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dane, Wisconsin is 29.0% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $238,565 in Dane, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dane, Wisconsin is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Dane
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Dane, WI
Compared to Ottawa, Dane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher