Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.5% more expensive than Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,134 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Grosse Pointe Woods, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher