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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.7% cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $162,953 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Chicago
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Birmingham, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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