Mount Pleasant, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 38.6% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,077 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mount Pleasant, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mount Pleasant, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mount Pleasant, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  90.5% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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