Chicago, Illinois vs. Trego, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trego, Montana is 7.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,204 in Trego, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trego, Montana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% cheaper in Trego
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Trego, MT
Compared to Chicago, Trego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower