Augusta, Maine vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.6% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $116,598 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Chicago
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Augusta, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  115.7% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher