Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Niles, Michigan


The cost of living in Niles, Michigan is 25.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,485 in Niles, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niles, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Niles
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Niles, MI
Compared to Chicago, Niles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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