What is a pro or con of living in Sidney, Montanacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Childcare is 53% cheaper in Sidney.

What salary do I need to live in Sidney, Montana copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $133,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $120,740 in Sidney, Montana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICAGO vs. SIDNEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Sidney, Montana

Q: Is it expensive to live in Sidney, Montana compared to Chicago, Illinois?

Overall, Sidney, Montana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sidney, Montana is 9.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,740 in Sidney, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sidney, Montana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
53% cheaper in Sidney
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Sidney, MT

Compared to Chicago, Sidney is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

51.6% lower

Health

13.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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