Belgrade, Montana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.9% cheaper than Belgrade, Montana.

You would need a salary of $47,064 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belgrade, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Belgrade, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chicago
than in Belgrade, Montana
Belgrade, MT vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Belgrade, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  82.0% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher