Wilmore, Kentucky vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.6% more expensive than Wilmore, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $42,911 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmore, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wilmore, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wilmore, Kentucky
Wilmore, KY vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Wilmore, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher