Flint, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 50.6% more expensive than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,189 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in Chicago
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Flint, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,123.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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