Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Browning, Montana


The cost of living in Browning, Montana is 35.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,394 in Browning, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Browning, Montana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Browning
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Browning, MT
Compared to Chicago, Browning is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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