Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.3% more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,711 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chicago
than in Waterloo, Illinois
Waterloo, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Waterloo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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