Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 23.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $191,659 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Portland, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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