Chicago, Illinois vs. Ishpeming, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ishpeming, Michigan is 26.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,307 in Ishpeming, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ishpeming, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ishpeming
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ishpeming, MI
Compared to Chicago, Ishpeming is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  36.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower