Chicago, Illinois vs. Madison Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison Heights, Michigan is 14.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,784 in Madison Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Madison Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Madison Heights, MI
Compared to Chicago, Madison Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher