West Chicago, Illinois vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 27.4% cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,738 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Peru
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Peru, IL
Compared to West Chicago, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower