Sycamore, Illinois vs. St. Joseph, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Michigan is 1.2% cheaper than Sycamore, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,394 in St. Joseph, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sycamore, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Michigan is cheaper than Sycamore, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Sycamore, Illinois
Sycamore, IL vs. St. Joseph, MI
Compared to Sycamore, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower