Chicago, Illinois vs. Seeley Lake, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seeley Lake, Montana is 4.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,188 in Seeley Lake, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seeley Lake, Montana is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Seeley Lake
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Seeley Lake, MT
Compared to Chicago, Seeley Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower