Chicago, Illinois vs. Ellsworth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellsworth, Maine is 17.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,480 in Ellsworth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellsworth, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Ellsworth
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ellsworth, ME
Compared to Chicago, Ellsworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower