Fort Kent, Maine vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.3% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $103,005 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Kent, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  119.5% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher