Tomah, Wisconsin vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.7% more expensive than Tomah, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $100,311 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tomah, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Tomah, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Chicago
than in Tomah, Wisconsin
Tomah, WI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Tomah, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  113.4% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher