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SOUTH PORTLAND vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - South Portland, Maine vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
1.8%
cheaper
than South Portland, Maine.
You would need a salary of
$73,630
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Chicago
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs Chicago, IL
Compared to South Portland, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
23.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.6% lower
Commute
82.7% higher
Health
2.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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