Chicago, Illinois vs. Maple Grove, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maple Grove, Minnesota is 1.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,825 in Maple Grove, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Grove, Minnesota is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Maple Grove
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Maple Grove, MN
Compared to Chicago, Maple Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher