Cost of Living Calculator - South Portland, Maine vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 7.2% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $46,389 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in West Chicago
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to South Portland, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% lower
      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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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