Cost of Living Calculator - St. Albans, Maine vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.0% more expensive than St. Albans, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,005 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than St. Albans, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Chicago
than in St. Albans, Maine
St. Albans, ME vs Chicago, IL
Compared to St. Albans, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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