St. Charles, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.6% more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $239,055 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Chicago
than in St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to St. Charles, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher