Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 9.6% cheaper than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,526 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Detroit
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower