Westport, Connecticut vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 53.5% cheaper than Westport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $44,207 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Westport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Westport, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Chicago
than in Westport, Connecticut
Westport, CT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Westport, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower