Chatham, Illinois vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 3.7% cheaper than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,152 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Chatham, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

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