Chicago, Illinois vs. Miles City, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miles City, Montana is 24.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $187,849 in Miles City, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miles City, Montana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Miles City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Miles City, MT
Compared to Chicago, Miles City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  56.0% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower