Chicago, Illinois vs. Bath, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bath, Maine is 18.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,015 in Bath, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bath, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Bath
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Bath, ME
Compared to Chicago, Bath is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower