Cost of Living Calculator - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 13.7% more expensive than South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,514 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in West Chicago
than in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
South Milwaukee, WI vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to South Milwaukee, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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