Cost of Living Calculator - West Chicago, Illinois vs Stratford, Connecticut


The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 19.4% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,572 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Stratford
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs Stratford, CT
Compared to West Chicago, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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