Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.9% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,480 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Chicago
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Storm Lake, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  131.2% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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