Mishawaka, Indiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.5% more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $103,137 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mishawaka, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka, IN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mishawaka, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  75.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher