Chicago, Illinois vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 10.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $106,927 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Dearborn
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Chicago, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower