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ANN ARBOR vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Ann Arbor, Michigan vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.0% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,236 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Chicago
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Ann Arbor, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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3.0% lower

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5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

38.4% higher

Health

8.8% higher

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Personal

12.5% higher

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