Byron Center, Michigan vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 1.0% cheaper than Byron Center, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,512 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Byron Center, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Byron Center, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Byron Center, Michigan
Byron Center, MI vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Byron Center, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher