Cost of Living Calculator - West Bend, Wisconsin vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.1% more expensive than West Bend, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $57,556 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Bend, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Chicago
than in West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend, WI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to West Bend, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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