What is a pro or con of living in Muskegon Heights, Michigancompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 78% cheaper in Muskegon Heights.

What salary do I need to live in Muskegon Heights, Michigan copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $32,914 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. MUSKEGON_HEIGHTS
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Muskegon Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muskegon Heights, Michigan is 34.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,914 in Muskegon Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Muskegon Heights, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Muskegon Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Muskegon_Heights, MI

Compared to Chicago, Muskegon_Heights is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

78.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

32.9% lower

Health

5.3% lower

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Personal

12.2% lower

Cost of Food

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