Chicago, Illinois vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 12.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,922 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Mississippi State
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Chicago, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower