Hillsdale, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 42.3% more expensive than Hillsdale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $54,056 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsdale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Hillsdale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hillsdale, Michigan
Hillsdale, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hillsdale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher