Macon, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 44.5% more expensive than Macon, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $86,729 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Macon, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Chicago
than in Macon, Missouri
Macon, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Macon, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  126.7% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher