Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs New Buffalo, Michigan


The cost of living in New Buffalo, Michigan is 10.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,751 in New Buffalo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Buffalo, Michigan is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in New Buffalo
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs New Buffalo, MI
Compared to Chicago, New Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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