Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Bay St. Louis, Mississippi


The cost of living in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is 23.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,053 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bay St. Louis
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bay St. Louis, MS
Compared to Chicago, Bay St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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