West Salem, Wisconsin vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 9.4% more expensive than West Salem, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $82,031 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Salem, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Salem, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in West Chicago
than in West Salem, Wisconsin
West Salem, WI vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to West Salem, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher