Cost of Living Calculator - Waupaca, Wisconsin vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.4% more expensive than Waupaca, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $129,444 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Waupaca, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Chicago
than in Waupaca, Wisconsin
Waupaca, WI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Waupaca, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  99.0% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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