Cost of Living Calculator - Pennsboro, West Virginia vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 52.6% more expensive than Pennsboro, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,418 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pennsboro, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Pennsboro, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Chicago
than in Pennsboro, West Virginia
Pennsboro, WV vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Pennsboro, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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)
  342.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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