Cost of Living Calculator - Lewiston, Maine vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.7% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $116,404 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Lewiston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  80.1% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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