Chicago, Illinois vs. Long Beach, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, Mississippi is 23.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,497 in Long Beach, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, Mississippi is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Long Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Long Beach, MS
Compared to Chicago, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower