Chicago, Illinois vs. Midwest City, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midwest City, Oklahoma is 24.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,616 in Midwest City, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midwest City, Oklahoma is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Midwest City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Midwest City, OK
Compared to Chicago, Midwest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower