Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Reed City, Michigan


The cost of living in Reed City, Michigan is 29.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,335 in Reed City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Reed City, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Reed City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Reed City, MI
Compared to Chicago, Reed City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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