Chicago, Illinois vs. Greenville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, Maine is 20.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,618 in Greenville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenville, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% cheaper in Greenville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Greenville, ME
Compared to Chicago, Greenville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower