Grand Ledge, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.2% more expensive than Grand Ledge, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,600 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Ledge, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Grand Ledge, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Chicago
than in Grand Ledge, Michigan
Grand Ledge, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Grand Ledge, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher