Chicago, Illinois vs. Okemos, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Okemos, Michigan is 8.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,996 in Okemos, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Okemos, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Okemos
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Okemos, MI
Compared to Chicago, Okemos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower