Wixom, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.0% more expensive than Wixom, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $126,294 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wixom, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Wixom, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in Chicago
than in Wixom, Michigan
Wixom, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Wixom, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower