Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 25.8% more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,881 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is more expensive than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Troy
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights, IL vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Chicago Heights, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher