Macomb, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.0% cheaper than Macomb, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $46,982 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Macomb, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Macomb, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chicago
than in Macomb, Michigan
Macomb, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Macomb, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher