Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Illinois vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 56.8% more expensive than Detroit, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,591 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Detroit, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in Chicago
than in Detroit, Illinois
Detroit, IL vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Detroit, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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