Cost of Living Calculator - Mackinac Island, Michigan vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.8% cheaper than Mackinac Island, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,923 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mackinac Island, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mackinac Island, Michigan
Mackinac Island, MI vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mackinac Island, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% lower
      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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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