Cost of Living Calculator - Mississippi State, Mississippi vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.8% more expensive than Mississippi State, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $111,508 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mississippi State, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mississippi State, Mississippi
Mississippi State, MS vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Mississippi State, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  101.3% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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