Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fort Kent, Maine


The cost of living in Fort Kent, Maine is 27.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,609 in Fort Kent, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Kent, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Kent
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fort Kent, ME
Compared to Chicago, Fort Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  54.4% lower
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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