Chicago, Illinois vs. Paw Paw township, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paw Paw township, Michigan is 22.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,966 in Paw Paw township, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paw Paw township, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Paw Paw township
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Paw Paw Township, MI
Compared to Chicago, Paw Paw Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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