Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita, Kansas vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 24.4% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $93,318 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Wichita, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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