Chicago, Illinois vs. Mackinac Island, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mackinac Island, Michigan is 7.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,631 in Mackinac Island, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mackinac Island, Michigan is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Mackinac Island
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mackinac Island, MI
Compared to Chicago, Mackinac Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower