New Buffalo, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.4% cheaper than New Buffalo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,316 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Buffalo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than New Buffalo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chicago
than in New Buffalo, Michigan
New Buffalo, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to New Buffalo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% lower
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher