Brownsville, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.5% more expensive than Brownsville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,753 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Brownsville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Chicago
than in Brownsville, Minnesota
Brownsville, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Brownsville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher