Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Rumford, Maine


The cost of living in Rumford, Maine is 31.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,218 in Rumford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rumford, Maine is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Rumford
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Rumford, ME
Compared to Chicago, Rumford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.