Cost of Living Calculator - Wallace, Idaho vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 42.6% more expensive than Wallace, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $106,972 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallace, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wallace, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wallace, Idaho
Wallace, ID vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wallace, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  91.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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