Cost of Living Calculator - Garden City, Michigan vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.5% more expensive than Garden City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,359 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Garden City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Chicago
than in Garden City, Michigan
Garden City, MI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Garden City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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