Chicago, Illinois vs. Ridgeland, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgeland, Mississippi is 18.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,968 in Ridgeland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgeland, Mississippi is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Ridgeland
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ridgeland, MS
Compared to Chicago, Ridgeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower