Chicago, Illinois vs. Kittery, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kittery, Maine is 10.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,400 in Kittery, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kittery, Maine is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Kittery
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Kittery, ME
Compared to Chicago, Kittery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% higher
      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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower