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


The cost of living in Alpine, Michigan is 11.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,134 in Alpine, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Alpine
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Alpine, MI
Compared to Chicago, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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