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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.6% more expensive than Parkersburg, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,321 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Parkersburg, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Chicago
than in Parkersburg, Iowa
Parkersburg, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Parkersburg, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  86.2% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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