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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.9% cheaper than Gorham, Maine.

You would need a salary of $48,553 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gorham, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Gorham, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chicago
than in Gorham, Maine
Gorham, ME vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Gorham, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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