Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Old Town, Maine


The cost of living in Old Town, Maine is 23.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,751 in Old Town, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Old Town, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Old Town
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Old Town, ME
Compared to Chicago, Old Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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