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BIG RAPIDS vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Big Rapids, Michigan vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
44.0%
more expensive
than Big Rapids, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$72,036
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, MI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Big Rapids, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
44.0% higher
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4.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
103.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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6.1% lower
Commute
79.2% higher
Health
6.8% higher
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Personal
14.6% higher
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