What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Spring Arbor township, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Spring Arbor township, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Spring Arbor township, Michigan should increase to $93,014 in 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.

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Spring Arbor township, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.0% more expensive than Spring Arbor township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $93,014 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Arbor township, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Spring Arbor township, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Chicago
than in Spring Arbor township, Michigan

Spring Arbor Township, MI vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Spring Arbor Township, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

46.3% higher

Health

4.7% lower

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Personal

11.0% higher

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