Iron River, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 39.5% more expensive than Iron River, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,740 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Iron River, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Iron River, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Chicago
than in Iron River, Michigan
Iron River, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Iron River, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher