Cost of Living Calculator - Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 35.9% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $54,355 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
119% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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