East Lansing, Michigan vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 12.7% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,625 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in North Chicago
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to East Lansing, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher