Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 28.9% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $71,093 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Ann Arbor, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher