Chicago, Illinois vs. Ferndale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 9.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,966 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ferndale, MI
Compared to Chicago, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
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  9.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
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  Personal
  2.1% higher
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