Hamtramck, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 14.3% more expensive than Hamtramck, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,128 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamtramck, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Hamtramck, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hamtramck, Michigan
Hamtramck, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hamtramck, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher