Winnetka, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 50.1% cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $0 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Winnetka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Chicago
than in Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Winnetka, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher