Arlee, Montana vs. Cary, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, Illinois is 7.4% more expensive than Arlee, Montana.

You would need a salary of $53,696 in Cary, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlee, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, Illinois is more expensive than Arlee, Montana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
115% more expensive in Cary
than in Arlee, Montana
Arlee, MT vs. Cary, IL
Compared to Arlee, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher