Chicago, Illinois vs. Calumet City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calumet City, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $16,760 in Calumet City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calumet City, Illinois is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Calumet City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Calumet City, IL
Compared to Chicago, Calumet City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower