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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 54.8% more expensive than West Union, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,378 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Union, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Union, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Chicago
than in West Union, Iowa
West Union, IA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to West Union, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  130.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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