Cost of Living Calculator - West Liberty, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.5% more expensive than West Liberty, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $160,903 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Liberty, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Liberty, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in West Liberty, Iowa
West Liberty, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to West Liberty, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  114.4% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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