Racine, Wisconsin vs. Ottawa, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 2.5% cheaper than Racine, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,756 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Racine, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is cheaper than Racine, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Ottawa
than in Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, WI vs. Ottawa, IL
Compared to Racine, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower