Eastlake, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.9% more expensive than Eastlake, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $14,592 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Eastlake, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Eastlake, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Chicago
than in Eastlake, Michigan
Eastlake, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Eastlake, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher