Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs St. Ignace, Michigan


The cost of living in St. Ignace, Michigan is 28.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,701 in St. Ignace, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Ignace, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in St. Ignace
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs St. Ignace, MI
Compared to Chicago, St. Ignace is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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