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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.1% more expensive than Bowdoin, Maine.

You would need a salary of $84,103 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowdoin, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Bowdoin, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in Bowdoin, Maine
Bowdoin, ME vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Bowdoin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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