Cost of Living Calculator - Belleville, Michigan vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.9% more expensive than Belleville, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,252 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Belleville, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Belleville, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Chicago
than in Belleville, Michigan
Belleville, MI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Belleville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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