Hemlock, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.7% more expensive than Hemlock, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,866 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemlock, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Hemlock, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hemlock, Michigan
Hemlock, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hemlock, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher