Big Rapids, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.0% more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $122,373 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Big Rapids, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
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  Personal
  14.6% higher
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