Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 0.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $348,906 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Raleigh, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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