Chicago, Illinois vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 18.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,642 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Orono
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Chicago, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
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  Personal
  9.4% lower
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