Cost of Living Calculator - Somerset, Pennsylvania vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 35.0% more expensive than Somerset, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $101,230 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Somerset, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Somerset, Pennsylvania
Somerset, PA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Somerset, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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