Cost of Living Calculator - Whitefish, Montana vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.9% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $42,052 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Chicago
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Whitefish, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  85.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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