Chicago, Illinois vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 16.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,667 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
47% cheaper in Belfast
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Chicago, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.4% lower
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