Cost of Living Calculator - Belfast, Maine vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.0% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $90,000 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
89% more expensive in Chicago
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Belfast, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  79.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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