Cost of Living Calculator - Wellington, North Dakota vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.6% more expensive than Wellington, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $100,195 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellington, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wellington, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wellington, North Dakota
Wellington, ND vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wellington, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  91.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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