Allendale, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.5% more expensive than Allendale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $83,645 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Allendale, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
67% more expensive in Chicago
than in Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Allendale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher