Cost of Living Calculator - Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 40.0% more expensive than Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $70,013 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Rapids, WI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wisconsin Rapids, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  83.4% higher
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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