Grayling, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 45.1% more expensive than Grayling, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $130,622 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grayling, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Grayling, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Chicago
than in Grayling, Michigan
Grayling, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Grayling, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher