Village of Clarkston, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Village of Clarkston, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,792 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Village of Clarkston, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Village of Clarkston, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Chicago
than in Village of Clarkston, Michigan
Village Of Clarkston, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Village Of Clarkston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower