Chicago, Illinois vs. Clarksdale, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clarksdale, Mississippi is 36.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,881 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clarksdale, Mississippi is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Clarksdale
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Clarksdale, MS
Compared to Chicago, Clarksdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  48.6% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower