Dearborn, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.2% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,890 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Chicago
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Dearborn, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher