Providence, Rhode Island vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 6.1% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $125,819 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Providence, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower