Sikeston, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.5% more expensive than Sikeston, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $203,740 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sikeston, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sikeston, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Chicago
than in Sikeston, Missouri
Sikeston, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Sikeston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  124.1% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher