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ANN ARBOR vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
3.0%
cheaper
than Ann Arbor, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$56,271
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Chicago
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Ann Arbor, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
39.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.5% lower
Commute
38.4% higher
Health
8.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
12.5% higher
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