Chicago, Illinois vs. Detroit, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Oregon is 15.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,782 in Detroit, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Oregon is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Detroit
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Detroit, OR
Compared to Chicago, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower