What is a pro or con of living in North Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 2% more expensive in North Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in North Chicago, Illinois copmared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

A salary of $40,000 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan should increase to $42,142 in North Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAULT STE. MARIE vs. NORTH CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 5.4% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,142 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in North Chicago
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. North Chicago, IL

Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, North Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

3.9% lower

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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