Chicago, Illinois vs. Clinton, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Clinton, Mississippi is 21.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,397 in Clinton, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clinton, Mississippi is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Clinton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Clinton, MS
Compared to Chicago, Clinton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower